So I figured out why I'm disgusted by blogging most of the time. I need something more original than sticking my chosen name in front of some company's name. I need to buy a domain. I've gotten some clues from reliantfc3, so I'm going to see how my college funds go in September and October and maybe buy a domain then. I thought about buying it in December, but I think I want one for NaNoWriMo.
Eh, we'll see. T_T
I am still about 5K behind.
Argh.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 237
While I am not the best updater in the universe, at least I do remember to come back. I'm completely stumped on Circle of Nimue, but I opened up The Silver Pantheon again and gave it another go. I wrote two and a half chapters and I hope to make it three chapters today. Especially since I'm a whopping 6.5K behind.
I haven't verified words since *May*. MAY. So I updated the best I could and despaired at the hundreds of little negative signs in my Excel chart. But The Silver Pantheon is entertaining me for now until I get my brains working for CN again.
NaNoWriMo is, by now, a growing threat, even though it's still several months away. I want this to be my year. I want to write "The End" on my 2008 NaNovel. It'd be nice, instead of writing 50K+ words and then leaving it in the dusty, dark files of my USB drive. We'll see what happens.
I haven't verified words since *May*. MAY. So I updated the best I could and despaired at the hundreds of little negative signs in my Excel chart. But The Silver Pantheon is entertaining me for now until I get my brains working for CN again.
NaNoWriMo is, by now, a growing threat, even though it's still several months away. I want this to be my year. I want to write "The End" on my 2008 NaNovel. It'd be nice, instead of writing 50K+ words and then leaving it in the dusty, dark files of my USB drive. We'll see what happens.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 149
Dissatisfaction. Is the worst feeling in the world. I just feel so dissatisfied with myself, or maybe overpowered. Even my own blog makes me feel a little disgusted. I wouldn't be surprised if I took it down soon. My artistic self (writing, art, photography, blogging, everything) is just taking a toll from some invisible force. I read a blog post today where a girl I consider a dear friend said "I have a hundred unfinished writings" and she doesn't care, because they are ideas and they're sitting in her computer, waiting for her.
At first, it made me feel better.
And now I'm back to feeling like crap again.
I think I might need a break from this artistic thing.
At first, it made me feel better.
And now I'm back to feeling like crap again.
I think I might need a break from this artistic thing.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
NaNoWriMo Day 136
I've gone and lost count of my words again, because I'm a lazy sod, but also because I haven't been writing much lately. Unless you count those massive stories with Gene that are NOT SUITABLE FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION. Not even scrambled. >_< I'm hoping that since summer has *finally* begun, I can catch up with myself and recount everything I've missed. Log back into Spork Room and fill out those prompts, write a prompt for Vindie's #3 because I HAVEN'T because I am LAZY and UNINSPIRED.
Bleck. It's been a crappy year for writing.
Bleck. It's been a crappy year for writing.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 115
Progress: 78K. THANK YOU EIKA for all those marvelous prompts.
Progress on Circle of Nimue: 200 words. T_T I am at the most ridiculous impasse ever. Thanks for getting stuck in a forest (literally!)
Other Progress: Ideas for NaNoWriMo! MEEP! Once AGAIN, THANK YOU EIKA. Those prompts are lifesavers. I was looking over my replies and I got two of the happiest plot bunnies! I just hope they don't die by the time November rolls around. O_O
Status: Still exhausted.
Random Notes: I just realized. Years participated in NaNoWriMo? Two. Novels actually FINISHED? Ze-ro.
I lost interest in them after a while; they got out of hand. *sighs* I are insane.
Progress on Circle of Nimue: 200 words. T_T I am at the most ridiculous impasse ever. Thanks for getting stuck in a forest (literally!)
Other Progress: Ideas for NaNoWriMo! MEEP! Once AGAIN, THANK YOU EIKA. Those prompts are lifesavers. I was looking over my replies and I got two of the happiest plot bunnies! I just hope they don't die by the time November rolls around. O_O
Status: Still exhausted.
Random Notes: I just realized. Years participated in NaNoWriMo? Two. Novels actually FINISHED? Ze-ro.
I lost interest in them after a while; they got out of hand. *sighs* I are insane.
Monday, April 21, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 112
Progress: 75K.
Circle of Nimue progress since last update: Close to zilch. Should most likely rectify that.
Ideas for November: Circle of Nimue sequel (Gah, I'll need to finish number one first!). Completely new theme (if I wanted to kill myself, maybe. T_T)
Status: Exhausted.
Circle of Nimue progress since last update: Close to zilch. Should most likely rectify that.
Ideas for November: Circle of Nimue sequel (Gah, I'll need to finish number one first!). Completely new theme (if I wanted to kill myself, maybe. T_T)
Status: Exhausted.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
LIFE RULES: On the Scariness of Roller Coasters and the Satisfaction of Saying Yes
Life Rule #10: "Just met" is not just an obstacle, it's the accelerator to what might prove a rocking roller coaster ride. Love it, live it, go with it. Be scared, be amazed, be loved, be happy. "Just met" will no longer be an obstacle.
(Thank you for coming into my life. My only regret was that it wasn't sooner.)
Life Rule #11: "No" might be the way to stand strong, but there is satisfaction and happiness to be found in saying "yes".
(Thank the gods I didn't let my sensibilities rule my mouth.)
(Thank you for coming into my life. My only regret was that it wasn't sooner.)
Life Rule #11: "No" might be the way to stand strong, but there is satisfaction and happiness to be found in saying "yes".
(Thank the gods I didn't let my sensibilities rule my mouth.)
Sunday, March 30, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 90
Wow, three months! And I've got slightly more than 66K written, which means I'm an entire month ahead. This is good. I'm going to need it -- April is looking to be a very bad month for the creative juices.
I've started writing The Seventh Druid again. I can't remember most of my notes, which means I'm going to need to start writing them down. I can't remember any of the history or the plot I had figured out; I can't even remember what my characters look like! O_O
For that reason, I am going to post some character profiles and/or info here later.
Later...
(from The Probert Encyclopedia)
Ovate
An ovate was a type of druid. His purpose was to observe and invent. His robe was green symbolizing budding life.
Bard
A bard was an order of druid. The bard's office was to supervise, regulate and to lead. His robe was sky blue, symbolizing justice and truth.
Primitive druid
The primitive druid was an order of druid involved with teaching science and religion. His robe was white symbolizing light, purity and knowledge.
Doesn't really do much for me. :/ I'll use them as references, but I have warrior druids and messenger druids and -- well, I guess I took Irish/Celtic mythology and warped it until it's barely noticeable. Oops?
----
Even later...
My druid notes! Hooray for coming up with a system!
Druid types
-Warrior Druid
-Bardic Druid
-Primitive Druids
-Scholar Druids
-Companion Druids
-Druids of Annwn
I've started writing The Seventh Druid again. I can't remember most of my notes, which means I'm going to need to start writing them down. I can't remember any of the history or the plot I had figured out; I can't even remember what my characters look like! O_O
For that reason, I am going to post some character profiles and/or info here later.
Later...
(from The Probert Encyclopedia)
Ovate
An ovate was a type of druid. His purpose was to observe and invent. His robe was green symbolizing budding life.
Bard
A bard was an order of druid. The bard's office was to supervise, regulate and to lead. His robe was sky blue, symbolizing justice and truth.
Primitive druid
The primitive druid was an order of druid involved with teaching science and religion. His robe was white symbolizing light, purity and knowledge.
Doesn't really do much for me. :/ I'll use them as references, but I have warrior druids and messenger druids and -- well, I guess I took Irish/Celtic mythology and warped it until it's barely noticeable. Oops?
----
Even later...
My druid notes! Hooray for coming up with a system!
Druid types
-Warrior Druid
-Bardic Druid
-Primitive Druids
-Scholar Druids
-Companion Druids
-Druids of Annwn
Saturday, March 29, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 89
Long time no blog! School chewed me up, vomited me, and ate me up again. (Ew.)
Circle of Nimue is *still* deader than dead. I can't think of anything to write. WOE. WOE I say. For King and Phoenix is slightly better off, but mostly, my writing is...
Dead.
Defunct.
Stale.
Untouched.
Ugh. See if I can bang out some words somewhere, yes? As of yesterday, approx. 66K written out of 200K.
Circle of Nimue is *still* deader than dead. I can't think of anything to write. WOE. WOE I say. For King and Phoenix is slightly better off, but mostly, my writing is...
Dead.
Defunct.
Stale.
Untouched.
Ugh. See if I can bang out some words somewhere, yes? As of yesterday, approx. 66K written out of 200K.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 62
February was NOT one of my best months. Hopefully March will shape up to be better. The Seventh Druid is STILL stuck in a corner, which is really annoying since I can't seem to find the reverse key. Honestly.
However, I have hit 51K, which means about 26% of my 200K word count goal is finished. This is good.
However, I have hit 51K, which means about 26% of my 200K word count goal is finished. This is good.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 30
35K! Woo!
Got a lot of red numbers in this excel chart (i.e. below recommended amount for the day). I can't find it in myself to care, mostly because I sort of lost count between the 26th and today, but I sort of clumped it all up into two or three days. So yeah.
The Seventh Druid hit a wall, which I'm going to dig myself through in February, hopefully.
Got a lot of red numbers in this excel chart (i.e. below recommended amount for the day). I can't find it in myself to care, mostly because I sort of lost count between the 26th and today, but I sort of clumped it all up into two or three days. So yeah.
The Seventh Druid hit a wall, which I'm going to dig myself through in February, hopefully.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 20
Because I'm a total idiot, I got stuck on The Seventh Druid, read some really great Harry Potter fanfic, and got the itch.
Yes, well, I've now started a brand-new epic, after finishing my last one (which still needs major, massive, ridiculously amounts of editing), involving five years post-war, an investigative journalist of my own creation, Severus/Harry, and maybe Kingsley/Blaise, if I am so lucky. And a het pairing that I'm not quite sure of yet.
I'm reluctant to pair my OC with anyone canon, though. :/ But in any case, the fic is HBP compliant, not DH, and will probably have lots of secrets and not much sex.
Meh.
I've only just started, give me a break.
In other writerly news, English class Free Choice Writing has begun and I've started (and gotten stuck on) a sort of detective short story that involves a shipwreck and smuggling cadavers, a retired police officer married to a retired investigator, and a lovesick romance writer as the retired police officer's sister.
I dunno. I think I'm crazy.
Much later:
I'm utterly mad.
Yes, well, I've now started a brand-new epic, after finishing my last one (which still needs major, massive, ridiculously amounts of editing), involving five years post-war, an investigative journalist of my own creation, Severus/Harry, and maybe Kingsley/Blaise, if I am so lucky. And a het pairing that I'm not quite sure of yet.
I'm reluctant to pair my OC with anyone canon, though. :/ But in any case, the fic is HBP compliant, not DH, and will probably have lots of secrets and not much sex.
Meh.
I've only just started, give me a break.
In other writerly news, English class Free Choice Writing has begun and I've started (and gotten stuck on) a sort of detective short story that involves a shipwreck and smuggling cadavers, a retired police officer married to a retired investigator, and a lovesick romance writer as the retired police officer's sister.
I dunno. I think I'm crazy.
Much later:
I'm utterly mad.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 16
Passed 22K by some miracle about two hours ago. Should probably be working on my history project. Meh. Procrastination, what can I say?
The new link, "How Good is This?", is a blog from an OLD, OLD friend that I haven't kept in touch with since... summer of last year, I believe. (bad Shona!) Of course, most of that can be blamed on my computer melt-down, losing every link I owned, and my faulty memory in combination, but I don't like excuses.
So, soy sorry, Jim. Congrats on your relationship with Traci and the arrival of that ADORABLE doggie THAT I WANT FOR MYSELF, Eddie.
I'm glad I'm back in touch. ^_^ He has my favorite blog of all time, so I'm super happy I have the link again. Of course, he succeeded in melting my brand-new speakers (metaphorically speaking) with that horrible Tom Cruise video he posted. I think I about lost my marbles listening to that guy. >_> Click the link. You'll see what I'm talking about.
You might want to borrow some speakers.
Clip of the day:
And in Ireland, the Celts thrived before the iron fist of Caesar came down on them. The Celts knew their business They knew of the Other places -- that there was more than Earthen, Heaven, or Hell. They believed -- they kept the gods alive. They kept the tales true, kept them going, even through the aching rule of Caesar and the maddening reign of Augustus. The druids continued their practice, their magic-weaving and healing, their role as aides and messengers.
Until at last, new words were created:
"pagan" and "infidel", "myth and "lies", "religion" and "One God".
From the Prologue
The new link, "How Good is This?", is a blog from an OLD, OLD friend that I haven't kept in touch with since... summer of last year, I believe. (bad Shona!) Of course, most of that can be blamed on my computer melt-down, losing every link I owned, and my faulty memory in combination, but I don't like excuses.
So, soy sorry, Jim. Congrats on your relationship with Traci and the arrival of that ADORABLE doggie THAT I WANT FOR MYSELF, Eddie.
I'm glad I'm back in touch. ^_^ He has my favorite blog of all time, so I'm super happy I have the link again. Of course, he succeeded in melting my brand-new speakers (metaphorically speaking) with that horrible Tom Cruise video he posted. I think I about lost my marbles listening to that guy. >_> Click the link. You'll see what I'm talking about.
You might want to borrow some speakers.
Clip of the day:
And in Ireland, the Celts thrived before the iron fist of Caesar came down on them. The Celts knew their business They knew of the Other places -- that there was more than Earthen, Heaven, or Hell. They believed -- they kept the gods alive. They kept the tales true, kept them going, even through the aching rule of Caesar and the maddening reign of Augustus. The druids continued their practice, their magic-weaving and healing, their role as aides and messengers.
Until at last, new words were created:
"pagan" and "infidel", "myth and "lies", "religion" and "One God".
From the Prologue
Monday, January 14, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 14
Consistency Challenge is OVER! Wooo!
Part I has finally finished, meaning I'm now exploring the Otherworld. Current word count:
Circle of Nimue: 13,889
Butterfly Arc: 4,368
Random other stuff: ~1,000
Total: ~19,000
That number is, in fact, 1K off. So that's my goal for TONIGHT.
I WILL HIT 19K BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
Watch me. *shifty eyes*
In other news: the meet-up with Angelic Ambyance was a success. ^_^ She is awesome, doesn't breathe while she talks (seriously, she has gills or something, I admire her), and we're going to set up a nice writing buddy thinger. Somehow.
Also, my other writer buddy liked her, so whoo!
AND SWEENEY TODD DRIPS IN EPIC, EPIC WIN!
Clip of the Day:
"Never look back..."
"See what the future holds," he finished their childhood quote.
Time froze there, just then, in that lab. Around them, the world crystallized, turned into ice around her gun and his bright red Converses. He saw it then, in the limpid amber pools of her eyes, in the reflective brandy-colored jewels of her irises. He saw everything. He moved his hand and time shattered like an axe through ice, sending shards of it flying away from them in slow motion.
He leaned forward and smiled, hovering an inch away from her face. "I can see the future in your eyes."
"That's the only place it should be."
From Timeless Butterflies
Part I has finally finished, meaning I'm now exploring the Otherworld. Current word count:
Circle of Nimue: 13,889
Butterfly Arc: 4,368
Random other stuff: ~1,000
Total: ~19,000
That number is, in fact, 1K off. So that's my goal for TONIGHT.
I WILL HIT 19K BEFORE MIDNIGHT.
Watch me. *shifty eyes*
In other news: the meet-up with Angelic Ambyance was a success. ^_^ She is awesome, doesn't breathe while she talks (seriously, she has gills or something, I admire her), and we're going to set up a nice writing buddy thinger. Somehow.
Also, my other writer buddy liked her, so whoo!
AND SWEENEY TODD DRIPS IN EPIC, EPIC WIN!
Clip of the Day:
"Never look back..."
"See what the future holds," he finished their childhood quote.
Time froze there, just then, in that lab. Around them, the world crystallized, turned into ice around her gun and his bright red Converses. He saw it then, in the limpid amber pools of her eyes, in the reflective brandy-colored jewels of her irises. He saw everything. He moved his hand and time shattered like an axe through ice, sending shards of it flying away from them in slow motion.
He leaned forward and smiled, hovering an inch away from her face. "I can see the future in your eyes."
"That's the only place it should be."
From Timeless Butterflies
Friday, January 11, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 11
2:30 p.m.
Haven't written anything today, I'm doing this from the school's computer lab. Oh, wait... I sneaked in about 200 words during Spanish class. (Yeah...heh.) Write the rest when I get home, I guess.
Meeting AngelicAmbyance/Amber at Western Plaza on Sunday. WOO! So excited. Western Plaza, Sunday 13, 5 pm for dinner and chatting, 6:30 pm for Sweeney Todd! < For those of my friends reading this blog). [Also, parranda tomorrow at 9 pm at Western, but I doubt I can go. Meh, and a Sol d'Menta concert tonight at 11:30 pm...ishk. SO MANY THINGS! No time. Suckaaaaage...]
And only 3 more days (counting today) for the Consistency Challege. Finish that, and I'm gonna break down for school.
7:30 pm
1.2 K written, and more coming! I am apparently inspired tonight. So, only two more days to polish off the consistency challenge! :) Also, I finished the Why Reed essay for my college application, AT LAST. Only one more essay, for Marlboro (Why Marlboro). Yishk. All these colleges wanting ego-boosts...
Clip of the day:
Lithe, elegant fingers danced over the cracks and knots in the grain. Sparks flew from her tips and Brigit swore she saw something green. Before her eyes, roots took hold of the edge of the table and something started to grow.
"There is still some good in this word, Brigit O'Shalley."
The sprout extended from its young green stalk and Brigit stared at it, eyes unwavering. A flower, a tiny closed bloom, and then as if sunlight had hit it and Brigit was watching in fast forward, the flower bloomed entirely, unfurling smooth petals and lifting out long pollen stalks.
Blue.
Deep, perfect blue, true blue, like the sky or the deepest ocean.
From Chapter V
Haven't written anything today, I'm doing this from the school's computer lab. Oh, wait... I sneaked in about 200 words during Spanish class. (Yeah...heh.) Write the rest when I get home, I guess.
Meeting AngelicAmbyance/Amber at Western Plaza on Sunday. WOO! So excited. Western Plaza, Sunday 13, 5 pm for dinner and chatting, 6:30 pm for Sweeney Todd! < For those of my friends reading this blog). [Also, parranda tomorrow at 9 pm at Western, but I doubt I can go. Meh, and a Sol d'Menta concert tonight at 11:30 pm...ishk. SO MANY THINGS! No time. Suckaaaaage...]
And only 3 more days (counting today) for the Consistency Challege. Finish that, and I'm gonna break down for school.
7:30 pm
1.2 K written, and more coming! I am apparently inspired tonight. So, only two more days to polish off the consistency challenge! :) Also, I finished the Why Reed essay for my college application, AT LAST. Only one more essay, for Marlboro (Why Marlboro). Yishk. All these colleges wanting ego-boosts...
Clip of the day:
Lithe, elegant fingers danced over the cracks and knots in the grain. Sparks flew from her tips and Brigit swore she saw something green. Before her eyes, roots took hold of the edge of the table and something started to grow.
"There is still some good in this word, Brigit O'Shalley."
The sprout extended from its young green stalk and Brigit stared at it, eyes unwavering. A flower, a tiny closed bloom, and then as if sunlight had hit it and Brigit was watching in fast forward, the flower bloomed entirely, unfurling smooth petals and lifting out long pollen stalks.
Blue.
Deep, perfect blue, true blue, like the sky or the deepest ocean.
From Chapter V
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
NaNoWriYe Day 8
Progress: 1.2 K made tonight. Mayhaps more later if I feel like it. >_>
Not bad. Missing only 1 story in the Butterfly Arc, which shall be full of smut, love, closure, and riding off into sunsets. Or something.
The Seventh Druid has finally gotten to the meaty part. It's about bloody time, I say!
Today's clip:
"I suppose you want me to let go of the messenger, too?" he sneered. Brigit snorted.
"Of course not," she dripped in sarcasm. "I'm perfectly happy with you making off with her to your tallest tower in Never-Never Land." The thief tightened his grip on the knife and drew blood. Marchudd didn't even hiss.
"You don't impress me, Brigit." The Fae messenger had wormed one hand into her cloak pocket, searching for something. "What are you going to do? Monkey-boy here has his dagger to my throat and this foreigner has his sword with mine."
"Perhaps, Marchudd, you should pay less attention to me and more attention to your surroundings," she said wryly. He whirled his head around – the dagger scratched along his throat, exposing flesh and blood – he cringed, his grip loosening – and the Fae jabbed his stomach with her tiny throwing knife – again, and again, and again.
"You – bitch!"
From Chapter IV
Not bad. Missing only 1 story in the Butterfly Arc, which shall be full of smut, love, closure, and riding off into sunsets. Or something.
The Seventh Druid has finally gotten to the meaty part. It's about bloody time, I say!
Today's clip:
"I suppose you want me to let go of the messenger, too?" he sneered. Brigit snorted.
"Of course not," she dripped in sarcasm. "I'm perfectly happy with you making off with her to your tallest tower in Never-Never Land." The thief tightened his grip on the knife and drew blood. Marchudd didn't even hiss.
"You don't impress me, Brigit." The Fae messenger had wormed one hand into her cloak pocket, searching for something. "What are you going to do? Monkey-boy here has his dagger to my throat and this foreigner has his sword with mine."
"Perhaps, Marchudd, you should pay less attention to me and more attention to your surroundings," she said wryly. He whirled his head around – the dagger scratched along his throat, exposing flesh and blood – he cringed, his grip loosening – and the Fae jabbed his stomach with her tiny throwing knife – again, and again, and again.
"You – bitch!"
From Chapter IV
Monday, January 7, 2008
Life Rules #1-9
LIFE RULES: On the Dangers of Sunglasses and the Effusiveness of USB Drives
Life Rule #1: NEVER wear sunglasses while playing soccer. You may get hit in the face by the ball and bleed all over because they dug into your nose.
(Andy, never scare me like that again. You just... REBOUNDED off the ball and fell to the ground. You stood up really slow and went "Oh, I'm fine!" and you had blood seeping down your elephantine nose. @_@ Jebus Crisco.)
Life Rule #2: Always keep your USB on some sort of chain so you don't forget it. Always. Because they have the nasty habit of getting fuckin' lost
(I just lost my USB with two years worth of writing and my school stuff on it. Crap. >_> Second one I've lost)
LIFE RULES: On the Futility of Scholarships and the Importance of Secrets
Life Rule #3: Always apply for more than one scholarship. When denied you have other options.
(Fuck you, Coca Cola.)
Life Rules #4: Never tell your mother things that might conflict with your own personal plan, unless you can get something out of it.
(Postponed driving lesson, here I come.)
LIFE RULES: On the Meaning of Hope and the Joys of Relaxation
Life Rule #5: Always have hope, even though humans are naturally wired for optimism.
(Yay for finding my USB!)
Life Rule #6: When you have the time, relax, because you won't get it again.
(Borders. Six hours. Yum.)
LIFE RULE: On the Necessity of Lists
Life Rule #7: ALWAYS MAKE A SHOPPING LIST
(I can't decorate my journal until I have double-sided tape, craft glue, and packing tape or something to laminate. >> I just went to the mall on Saturday and COMPLETELY FORGOT [due to the six mind-numbing hours in Borders]. Bloody HELL.)
LIFE RULES: On the Nature of Deadlines and the Truth about Essays
Life Rule #8: NEVER leave things to the VERY LAST GOSH-DARNED MINUTE. Ever. ^_^ You will inevitably end up stressed, over-worked, tired, grumpy, grouchy, and laughing like a psychopath. Little children WILL run from you.
(Shit. KNEW I should have done these essays earlier....)
Life Rules #9: When writing an essay, please to be checking your grammar and things. That way you won't feel like an idiot when you read it the next morning. Also, try and drag your muse back from Cancun, or wherever the hell she is.
(So tired of editing essays. So very very tired.)
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This is something I started at LJ -- I'll continue it here. Wanted to have the first ones so you could see them! Dates: December 2007 (4, 5, 8, 10, 31).
I might be moving more things from my nanoshona LJ to here, later.
Life Rule #1: NEVER wear sunglasses while playing soccer. You may get hit in the face by the ball and bleed all over because they dug into your nose.
(Andy, never scare me like that again. You just... REBOUNDED off the ball and fell to the ground. You stood up really slow and went "Oh, I'm fine!" and you had blood seeping down your elephantine nose. @_@ Jebus Crisco.)
Life Rule #2: Always keep your USB on some sort of chain so you don't forget it. Always. Because they have the nasty habit of getting fuckin' lost
(I just lost my USB with two years worth of writing and my school stuff on it. Crap. >_> Second one I've lost)
LIFE RULES: On the Futility of Scholarships and the Importance of Secrets
Life Rule #3: Always apply for more than one scholarship. When denied you have other options.
(Fuck you, Coca Cola.)
Life Rules #4: Never tell your mother things that might conflict with your own personal plan, unless you can get something out of it.
(Postponed driving lesson, here I come.)
LIFE RULES: On the Meaning of Hope and the Joys of Relaxation
Life Rule #5: Always have hope, even though humans are naturally wired for optimism.
(Yay for finding my USB!)
Life Rule #6: When you have the time, relax, because you won't get it again.
(Borders. Six hours. Yum.)
LIFE RULE: On the Necessity of Lists
Life Rule #7: ALWAYS MAKE A SHOPPING LIST
(I can't decorate my journal until I have double-sided tape, craft glue, and packing tape or something to laminate. >> I just went to the mall on Saturday and COMPLETELY FORGOT [due to the six mind-numbing hours in Borders]. Bloody HELL.)
LIFE RULES: On the Nature of Deadlines and the Truth about Essays
Life Rule #8: NEVER leave things to the VERY LAST GOSH-DARNED MINUTE. Ever. ^_^ You will inevitably end up stressed, over-worked, tired, grumpy, grouchy, and laughing like a psychopath. Little children WILL run from you.
(Shit. KNEW I should have done these essays earlier....)
Life Rules #9: When writing an essay, please to be checking your grammar and things. That way you won't feel like an idiot when you read it the next morning. Also, try and drag your muse back from Cancun, or wherever the hell she is.
(So tired of editing essays. So very very tired.)
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This is something I started at LJ -- I'll continue it here. Wanted to have the first ones so you could see them! Dates: December 2007 (4, 5, 8, 10, 31).
I might be moving more things from my nanoshona LJ to here, later.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Introductions, NaNoWriYe, and the Truth Behind Insanity
(Livejournal, face it, you really pissed me off. You need to fix the relationship between CSS and adverts.)
Now that my minor rant is over, hi there! I am Shona. I am a writer, an artist, a photographer, a Hispanic woman, an actress, and more. I am also sarcastic. Kay.
I am participating in National Novel Writing Year (which is currently changing hosts). Going for 200K!
As of today, Day 6, I am at... approximately...maybe 13K. I had a NaNoWriDay/Night yesterday. Bleck, I'm still tired from it!
I am insane? Yes. I am. But if you're reading this still, it probably means you're attracted to it. ;)
Now that my minor rant is over, hi there! I am Shona. I am a writer, an artist, a photographer, a Hispanic woman, an actress, and more. I am also sarcastic. Kay.
I am participating in National Novel Writing Year (which is currently changing hosts). Going for 200K!
As of today, Day 6, I am at... approximately...maybe 13K. I had a NaNoWriDay/Night yesterday. Bleck, I'm still tired from it!
I am insane? Yes. I am. But if you're reading this still, it probably means you're attracted to it. ;)
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